Kingsland Road is in London and in Hackney district. E2 8AR is located in the Hoxton East & Shoreditch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 5LJ, N1 5LL, E2 8AJ, N1 5NX, N1 5LN, E2 8AX, N1 5NY, E2 8AY, E2 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 8AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E2 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 73% | 74.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 36.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 53.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.7% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 5.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 64.9% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 63.5% | 57% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 54.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 54.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 12% | 20.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 54.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 20.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 5.3% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsland Road was 286.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.5% higher than the De Beauvoir average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsland Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in De Beauvoir and the 108th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Nightingale House Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2018-08-08 | £551,576 |
| Flat 10 Nightingale House Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2018-03-02 | £455,724 |
| Flat 3 Nightingale House Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,100 | 2014-12-05 | £504,117 |
| Flat 5 Nightingale House Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2013-08-23 | £512,192 |
| Flat 8 Nightingale House Kingsland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,800 | 2009-09-15 | £453,626 |
E2 8AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 65 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Other | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Junior School Ivy Street , N1 5JD | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burbage Infants' School Ivy Street , N1 5JD | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 78 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School of Excellence | 212-216 Kingsland Road | 59 yd | |
| Headway East London | 238 Kingsland Road | 83 yd | |
| Community Centre V L C | V L C Community Centre, Whiston Road | 92 yd | |
| Merdo Cafe Ltd T/A Chalet Cafe | Ground Floor, 225-227 Kingsland Road | 94 yd | |
| By The Bridge | 283a Kingsland Road | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road | 47 yd | |
| The Stags Head | The Stags Head, 55 Orsman Road | 177 yd | |
| Otherworld | Part Front Railway Arch 336, Acton Mews | 282 yd | |
| Howl at the Moon | The Queens, 178 Hoxton Street | 285 yd | |
| Beef & Brew | The Duke of York, 33 Downham Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch Chicken & Cod | 202 Kingsland Road | 124 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 202 Hoxton Street | 258 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food to Take Away | 200 Hoxton Street | 285 yd | |
| Marias Fishbar | 198 Hoxton Street | 285 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 225 Hoxton Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 403 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 704 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 746 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 355 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 609 yd | |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.